Healthcare in Blanca, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.9%
5.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
10.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.4%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
8.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.7 mi
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital | 36.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center | 47.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blanca has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 20.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.